Course
DescriptionThe
economic and ethical dimensions of decisions concerning public policies
are critical factors in understanding and resolving environmental and
natural resource challenges in our society today. Biotechnology, endangered
species, groundwater contamination, property rights, land use, animal
welfare, food safety, and air quality are examples of current policy
issues which challenge scientists, business executives, government leaders,
and concerned lay people. AREC 350 develops your capabilities to critically
understand and analyze these issues using general economic
concepts and principles. The course introduces a select number of economic,
ethical and negotiation tools to enhance your ability to analyze environmental
management alternatives and make decisions. Special emphasis
is given in this course to private sector innovation for resolving environmental
concerns and the application of confilict resolution tools. Lectures
and small in-class projects, supplemented by videos and case studies,
are the primary teaching methods.

It is
essential that you attend class because a significant amount of material
presented in class is not in your readings.

MWF12:00-12:50

CESL
103

Office
HoursMonday
and Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Students
are encouraged to stop by the office to discuss matters requiring clarification
or other academic issues. I maintain an OPEN DOOR POLICY. If I am in my
office I will speak with you unless I am working on something extremely
urgent. Or you may make an appointment at a mutually agreeable time by
calling me on the phone or sending me an e-mail message with proposed
meeting times.